April 16, 2015

Snowboarding tricks in Montreal

Canadian Olympian Seb Toots doesn't need to drive all the way to the slopes to show off his crazy tricks. He can pull them off in urban Montreal.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/sports/watch-guy-turn-city-montreal-snowboarding-trick-course/

Family “Forced” to Sit in Vomit on United Flight: Is It United’s Fault… or Theirs?

A truly disgusting story, and I feel for this family, who found vomit at their seat. I've had similar things happen, and the airline handled things in real-time. United didn't, they offered only that the family could travel the next day. United handled things badly, I think, but was the family really 'forced' into anything?


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American habits I lost in Thailand

"I no longer glorify a frantic, fast-paced lifestyle, nor do I believe that being stressed is the only path to success."



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/notebook/11-american-habits-lost-moved-thailand/

Japanese Airline ANA Reveals its Star Wars 787

It may not be EVA Airways' Hello Kitty, but it's still awesome -- the new Star Wars R2D2 livery for Japanese Star Alliance carrier ANA!


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Why Nevada is the best US state

1. Only Nevada could provide the right atmosphere for Burning Man. Which is why the Nevada desert has been the only venue for the event since the ’80s. Sorry, San Francisco. 2. There are more hot springs here than pretty much anywhere. In fact, there are over 300 of them in the state. A Las […]



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Photographing your first safari

It is best to fly into Johannesburg, South Africa, just a few hours from Kruger and rent camera gear from there to start your safari:



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/pulse/15-things-need-know-photographing-first-african-safari/

Passenger kicked off flight for poking fellow flier with pen

Passengers, keep your pens to yourself.





from CNN.com - Travel http://www.cnn.com/2015/04/16/travel/southwest-airlines-passenger-poked-with-pen-feat/index.html

T Magazine: Ferran AdriĆ  Serves Up a Bubbly Night in Barcelona

The chef celebrated El Bulli Foundation’s partnership with Dom PĆ©rignon with 29 different hors d’oeuvres, paired with a new champagne vintage.

















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Is this the future of air travel?

Here is Airbus's plan to make passengers even more miserable.



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/future-air-travel/

Sriracha: Hot Sauce House Tour

After a fiery controversy over hot pepper fumes in 2013, the Huy Fong Sriracha factory, located 30 minutes outside of Los Angeles, cleaned up its act—as well as its air—and now fuels the condiment’s cult status with facility tours.



from Intelligent Travel http://intelligenttravel.nationalgeographic.com/2015/04/16/sriracha-hot-sauce-house-tour/

Which World Wonder are you? [QUIZ]

Are you more of a Stonehenge, or more of a Great Wall of China?



from Matador Network » Matador Network http://matadornetwork.com/life/world-wonder-quiz/

Priority Pass Loses Access to United Clubs Effective May 15

Priority Pass is a card you can get which provides access to various airline and independent lounges worldwide. But there are really 3 different kinds of cards and a variety of membership plans.


They used to have American and US Airways lounges. Now they're even losing United Clubs. But truth told this new change won't matter much for the value it offers to most readers. Here's why.


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How to piss off someone from Montana

Ask why so many people drive big trucks.



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2,000 Bonus Starpoints Per Tribute Portfolio Stay

Earlier today I wrote about Starwood's newest hotel brand, Tribute Portfolio. The brand's motto is "Stay Independent," and it will consist of boutique independent hotels, primarily in the US and Europe.


So far five Tribute locations have been announced. The first Tribute property will be the Royal Palm South Beach Miami, which will be the only Tribute Property in 2015. Starting in 2016 more properties will be opened, including in Asheville, North Carolina, Nashville, Tennessee, Savannah, Georgia, and Charleston, South Carolina.


To celebrate Starwood's 10th hotel brand, they're offering up to 10,000 bonus Starpoints for eligible paid stays at the Royal Palm South Beach Miami through July 15, 2015. Through this promotion you earn 2,000 bonus Starpoints for each stay, so you can earn a bonus for up to five stays.


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Startup pitch: ComboTrip takes on challenge of group planning

Today’s startup pitch comes to us from ComboTrip, a travel startup targeting the challenging sector that is group travel. While the startup ...



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